Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As a restaurant operator or owner, youre no stranger to the challenges of running a successful business. From improving customer satisfaction to managing inventory, every day presents a new opportunity to optimize operations. In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

These changes are driven by a combination of consumer demands, technological breakthroughs, and the industry’s need to adapt to economic and operational challenges. From reimagining workflows to enhancing guest interactions, technology is shaping how restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Enter the cloud, which helps restaurant operators deliver services and make informed business decisions based on up-to-date data, right here, right now. Easily integrate various systems – Through APIs, multiple systems can share data and provide insights across multiple locations and POS systems quicker than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

If restaurant operators are not attuned to this, they will find it very difficult to exist in the very near future. This shift ensures that operations run smoothly, and sales revenue is optimized. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

POS integrations simplify restaurant operations by automating tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer service. They connect tools like inventory tracking, payroll, and online ordering into one system, allowing real-time data access for smarter decisions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

When this happens in restaurants, it can harm the feeling of collaboration necessary to achieve peak operational efficiency. Kitchen staff : The kitchen staff is perhaps the most integral part of a restaurant operation to the guest experience — after all, what do people go to a restaurant for if not to eat?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A modern point of sale (POS) system utilizes modern technology that can help streamline your business operations and improve the guest experience. By integrating it with your other systems, you are able to grow your restaurant and manage your inventory, employees, and sales data with ease. What is Restaurant POS Integration?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Both situations could have been prevented with proper restaurant inventory management, which gives restaurant operators better oversight over what's in stock and how it is used. There are plenty of good reasons to take inventory on a regular basis: Your restaurant can avoid running out of a key ingredient mid-service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Restaurant operators listen up: by 2025, Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber all other generations in the workforce by 18 million. If your "Help Wanted" sign and job board posts aren't cutting it anymore, there's a good reason why. Think about your last round of hiring. ” That's right – a blank search.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Integrating mobile inventory systems with POS platforms simplifies restaurant operations by automating inventory updates, reducing errors, and providing real-time insights. Here’s what you need to know: Benefits : Real-time stock updates, improved accuracy, and smarter inventory planning.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Running a restaurant is tough, and poor inventory management can make it even harder. That’s where POS inventory tools step in to help. Key Ways POS Systems Save Restaurants Money: Real-Time Tracking : Automatically updates stock levels as orders are placed, reducing waste and preventing stockouts.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential. An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Too many missed reservations?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The modern restaurant point-of-sale (POS) system has grown beyond simply handling payments. Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. The Evolution of POS.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

POS systems do more than handle payments they utilize POS data to help restaurants analyze and manage seasonal sales trends. By leveraging POS data, restaurants can adjust inventory, staffing, and marketing strategies to maximize profits during busy periods and minimize waste during slow seasons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. AI is also boosting staff productivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. This question often stymies operators eager to increase revenues.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Payroll can be a huge chore in this industry due to its time-sucking nature, and other accounting needs like inventory and budget management aren't exactly easy (or exciting). An extension for restaurants using Toast POS, this feature of the popular restaurant management platform is actually for your guests as much as it is for you.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. Here’s how restaurant operators can evolve with them. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

Various existing and new companies are adopting this trend to reduce operational expenses and risks. In this blog, we will discuss the various facets being utilized to enhance the entire operation of the ghost kitchen efficiently. Dog Haus, for example, began with just two stores but now operates over 10 ghost kitchens worldwide.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Start by analyzing these Top 7 POS Sales Reports to know where your restaurant is headed. These reports help you understand sales trends, manage inventory, optimize staffing, and improve customer satisfaction. Inventory Reports : Monitor stock levels, usage patterns, and waste to control costs and prevent overstocking or shortages.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. These apps make it easier to manage digital orders, streamline kitchen operations, and reach more customers.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Integrations : Connect with loyalty programs, delivery platforms, and inventory systems for seamless personalization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2022

The key to operating a profitable restaurant is understanding your profits and losses, knowing how to manage food and labor costs and making strategic decisions about expenses and investments. Not only can forecasting help you control your costs in the big picture, but it also makes your day-to-day operations run smoother.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Payroll can be a huge chore in this industry due to its time-sucking nature, and other accounting needs like inventory and budget management aren't exactly easy (or exciting). An extension for restaurants using Toast POS, this feature of the popular restaurant management platform is actually for your guests as much as it is for you.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With the new year just around the corner, many restaurants are deciding how they can enhance their operations going forward. There are different IoT-based solutions on the market designed to decrease downtime, increase energy and operational efficiency and improve overall customer experience. Product & Inventory Tracking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen. They also had a tremendous amount of data from disparate sources with no way to efficiently aggregate and analyze inventory, customer preferences and more.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

When used strategically, customer data can help you personalize marketing, streamline operations, and create a better dining experience for your guests. It improves operational efficiency. Customer data can help you improve operations and make more informed decisions about staffing and inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2023

One of the most important sources is a restaurant’s POS system, or point-of-sale system. Merchants use the collected data to manage sales, generate labor reports, track inventory and even keep an eye on customer reviews. How can the pieces of data amassed by POS technology be used to grow an eatery’s profitability?

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Introduction In the fast-paced world of restaurants, keeping a close eye on your inventory is as vital as the secret sauce in your signature dish. Proper inventory tracking helps reduce waste, control costs, and boost profits. What Is Restaurant Inventory Management? Key Components of Restaurant Inventory Management 1.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Keep your POS systems encrypted and updated, install robust firewalls and anti-malware software, and regularly patch vulnerabilities. Upgrade Surveillance and Monitoring Verify that all security cameras are operational and strategically placed to cover entrances, exits, cash registers, and storage areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

There has been a significant surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage in the restaurant industry for providing improved services to elevate operations, trim cost and create a better environment for guests. Smart Inventory Management. Smart Inventory Management. How will AI use in the restaurant industry continue to evolve?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Additional findings inlcude increased inventory costs caused the greatest financial strain for operators in 2021 with 33 percent citing it as their top expense, followed closely by rent (30 percent) and labor (30 percent). Now, more than half of all operators (57 percent) report offering a loyalty or rewards program of some kind.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 24, 2021

Unless you can multiply yourself, the only way to run an enterprise-level restaurant operation is by leveraging your technology stack. With your point-of-sale system as the brain, choosing the right software to manage your inventory and team is essential. Your POS isn't working hard enough. Your POS isn't working hard enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

Wages, food, turnover, rent, utilities, and other operational costs have stayed level or increased as supply chain, labor and transportation disruptions continue to pop up. Operators should continue to optimize these investments. Many operators say they are looking to bolster their back-of-house capabilities in the coming year.

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